Charlie Clifton

Charlie Clifton is a seasoned executive search professional currently serving as Principal, Financial Services at Heidrick & Struggles since December 2023. Previously, Charlie held the position of Senior Managing Director at both Teneo from June 2022 to July 2023 and Ridgeway from July 2014 to June 2022, where responsibilities included senior executive and board searches in retail and commercial banking, digital financial services, and insurance. Charlie's earlier experience includes working as an Associate at CTPartners, focusing on C-Suite and senior-level searches within the Global Insurance Practice. Educational qualifications include an MBA from The Open University and a BA (Hons) in Politics from Newcastle University, along with A-Levels in Theology, History, and Spanish from Sherborne School.